High · published January 13, 2026
⚡ A sneaky race condition in the Graphics Kernel lets authorized users elevate their privileges with a little timing trickery! 🎢 Think of it like two chefs trying to grab the last slice of cake at the same time. If one chef isn't fast enough, the other could take the whole cake without anyone noticing! This race condition could allow a malicious user to take over administrative privileges, accessing sensitive data and making unauthorized changes. Essentially, it's like giving a guest the master key to your house—yikes! 🔑
Think of it like two chefs trying to grab the last slice of cake at the same time. If one chef isn't fast enough, the other could take the whole cake without anyone noticing! The vulnerability arises from improper synchronization when multiple processes access shared resources concurrently, enabling an attacker with local access to escalate their privileges without detection.
This race condition could allow a malicious user to take over administrative privileges, accessing sensitive data and making unauthorized changes. Essentially, it's like giving a guest the master key to your house—yikes! 🔑 To remediate this, ensure your Graphics Kernel is updated to the latest version provided by your vendor. Additionally, review your synchronization mechanisms to prevent concurrent access conflicts. Don't let this slip through the cracks! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be fortifying your defenses in no time! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8783 | 10.0.14393.8783 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8783 | 10.0.14393.8783 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.8276 | 10.0.17763.8276 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.8276 | 10.0.17763.8276 |
| microsoft/windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6809 | 10.0.19044.6809 |
| microsoft/windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6809 | 10.0.19045.6809 |
| microsoft/windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.6491 | 10.0.22631.6491 |
| microsoft/windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.7623 | 10.0.26100.7623 |
| microsoft/windows_11_25h2 | < 10.0.26200.7623 | 10.0.26200.7623 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2016 | < 10.0.14393.8783 | 10.0.14393.8783 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2019 | < 10.0.17763.8276 | 10.0.17763.8276 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2022 | < 10.0.20348.4648 | 10.0.20348.4648 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2022_23h2 | < 10.0.25398.2092 | 10.0.25398.2092 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2025 | < 10.0.26100.32230 | 10.0.26100.32230 |